Iowa DOT Research Website Survey The Iowa DOT Research team is committed to providing a website (https://iowadot.gov/research) that meets the needs of its users. Your feedback will help us understand how the site is being used, identify any challenges, and make improvements to enhance your experience. We appreciate your time and input in helping us better serve the transportation research community. Question Title * 1. Which category best describes you? Member of the public Researcher/vendor/consultant/contractor Internal Iowa DOT employee Other local or state government agency News media Other (please specify) Question Title * 2. Select all the reasons you typically visit the Iowa DOT Research website. Obtain information about a specific research project or idea Find guidance for a research team on submitting invoices or other administrative and contractual matters Get information on IHRB meetings Find an RFP posted by Research Submit a research or innovation idea or learn about the process Contact research staff Other (please specify) Question Title * 3. When was the last time you used the Iowa DOT Research Website? Today Within the last week Within the last month Within the last 3 months More than 3 months ago Question Title * 4. Did you find what you were looking for? Not applicable, I was just browsing Yes, easily Yes, but it took some effort I only found some of the information I was looking for No, I was not able to find what I was looking for Other (please specify) Question Title * 5. How do you typically find the information you are looking for on the Iowa DOT Research website? Use the DOT website search tools Search in Google, Bing or another outside browser Navigate via links on the landing page for Research Select from sitewide navigation tools (header menus, footer links, etc.) None of the above Other (please specify) Question Title * 6. How helpful do you find the website in supporting your Iowa DOT transportation research information needs or goals? Extremely helpful Very helpful Somewhat helpful Not so helpful Not at all helpful Not applicable Question Title * 7. Which areas of the website, if any, did you find confusing or difficult to use? (Select all that apply) Homepage navigation Finding information about projects or ideas Submitting a research idea Finding agendas or minutes for IHRB meetings Using search tools Finding contact information I didn't find anything confusing Other (please specify) Question Title * 8. How frequently do you visit the Iowa DOT Research website? This is my first visit A few times per year Monthly Regularly (daily or weekly) Never visited the website Question Title * 9. Overall, how satisfied are you with your experience on the Iowa DOT Research website Very satisfied Satisfied Somewhat satisfied Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied Somewhat dissatisfied Dissatisfied Very dissatisfied Question Title * 10. Is there anything else you'd like to tell us? Are there additional features or content would you like to see on the Iowa DOT Research website to better support your work? Done
